Day trip to Stuttgart
The state capital of Baden-Württemberg and trade fair city worth seeing
The cultural, leisure and nature center of Baden-Württemberg
On a day trip to Stuttgart, there is a wide range of leisure activities on offer - whether in prestigious museums and galleries, in the Stuttgart market hall, at Disney's musical Tarzan or at Wilhelma Zoo. These attractions and much more can be seen in the state capital of Baden-Württemberg. Take your partner, your family, your friends or your work colleagues to visit the special landmark of Germany's sixth largest city: the 217 meter high television tower with its elegant panorama restaurant, which has been in existence for over 60 years. From there you can enjoy a fantastic view of the city and the vineyards of the Neckar valley. In clear weather, you can also catch a glimpse of the idyllic Swabian Alb further afield, the Black Forest and the Odenwald.
In addition to the fascinating Art Nouveau building, you will be captivated by the numerous colorful stalls and goods from various traders in the Markthalle Stuttgart. Fresh, high-quality products, tempting delicacies and a breathtaking view of the sky through the glass roof guarantee a special shopping experience in Stuttgart.
As in the city of knowledge Tübingen, many informative museums in Stuttgart invite those interested in culture to pay an informative visit. Find out about the different peoples and their cultural history at the Linden Museum. Exhibitions on distant countries, Africa, the Orient, America and Oceania show the cultural heritage of the respective inhabitants in a realistic way. For example, visit a faithfully recreated Japanese teahouse or the Afghan bazaar street.
The Landesmuseum Württemberg, whose premises are located under the roof of the Old Palace in Stuttgart, is home to the outstanding museum for the cultural history of Württemberg. With more than 1,000 exhibits, you can follow the traces of this region back to 80,000 years ago. A particular highlight of this museum is the Kunstkammer, which houses treasures from the former heart of Württemberg. In addition to the historically and culturally oriented museums, Stuttgart also has numerous museums dedicated to automobiles and their history; one of these is the Mercedes-Benz Museum, which is definitely worth a visit due to its impressive architecture.
Tip for the Mercedes-Benz Museum:
Marvel at the world's first automobile in Stuttgart, which was named after Gottlieb Daimler's daughter Mercedes and gave the company its name. The museum's spatial layout, which follows a double helix, makes the great development of the car manufacturer even clearer. Without right angles, but in a dynamic order - on this „tour“ you can experience 120 years of history with ease. A real museum highlight in Stuttgart!
Nature highlights in Stuttgart and the surrounding area
The Wilhelma Zoo is an ideal destination for relaxing in the green during your day trip from Tübingen to Stuttgart. Marvel at the lovingly arranged plants and enjoy the diversity of species in the animal kingdom. The main attraction is the renovated monkey house: In this enlarged facility, you can observe gorillas and bonobos and their social behavior, which is similar to that of humans.
For all animal lovers and especially horse enthusiasts, a trip to the Marbach stud farm in the vicinity of Stuttgart is a must. Just a 30-minute drive from the Swabian metropolis of Stuttgart, you can take part in exciting stallion parades or performances, visit the stud farm store, where regional products such as jam and mare's milk can be purchased, or enjoy the countryside of the Ludwigsburg district on a relaxing carriage ride. There is also always something on offer at numerous events such as the horse ballet with musical accompaniment at the Marbach Classics.
Ideal proximity to Messe Stuttgart
In addition to its ideal proximity to Stuttgart city center, the university city of Tübingen also scores with its perfect connection to the Stuttgart trade fair center.
After an eventful day in the city - whether in the center or in the surrounding area - you can return to the historic and cozy town of Tübingen in just 25 minutes by car.
Enjoy the cozy flair on the Neckar or in the alleys and then relax in your hotel directly in the old town of Tübingen – in the Hotel Krone Tübingen. In addition to a cozy panorama spa, a wide range of culinary delights awaits you.
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